Green Acres is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG2 8ND is located in the Longmeadow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Green Acres, Stevenage, SG2 8ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG2 8NB, SG2 8QD, SG2 8NA, SG2 8LU, SG2 8PD, SG2 8NF, SG2 8NE, SG2 8PY, SG2 8QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG2 8ND is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.8% | 36.4% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 43.9% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9% | 10.2% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.6% | 47.5% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 36.3% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 11.5% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.5% | 17.7% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.1% | 8.7% | -14.4% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 15.8% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 18.1% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 33.2% | 15.6% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 9.2% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 88.8% | 80.7% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 86.1% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 5.9% | 5.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 86.1% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 10.6% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Acres was 61.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.8% lower than the Longmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Green Acres has the 24th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Longmeadow and the 99th lowest crime rate of 246 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Green Acres, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-06-16 | £326,681 |
| 21 Green Acres, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-10-01 | £307,845 |
| 29 Green Acres, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2015-12-03 | £369,715 |
| 9 Green Acres, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2008-09-25 | £292,814 |
| 5 Green Acres, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2006-03-13 | £288,142 |
SG2 8ND area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SG2 8ND area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longmeadow Junior School Oaks Cross , Broadwater SG2 8LT | - not rated | 341 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmeadow Infant and Nursery School Oaks Cross , SG2 8LT | - not rated | 341 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmeadow Primary School Oaks Cross , Broadwater SG2 8LT | - not rated | 362 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burydale Junior School Burydale , SG2 8AX | - not rated | 448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shephalbury Park Primary School Burydale , Broadwater SG2 8AX | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwell School Barnwell , SG2 9SW | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heathcote School Shephall Green , SG2 9XT | - not rated | 818 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collenswood School Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Da Vinci Studio School of Science and Engineering Monkswood Way , SG1 1LA | - not rated | 2,555 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hertfordshire College Monkswood Way , SG1 1LA | - not rated | 2,564 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Field School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | - not rated | 662 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | - not rated | 675 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,180 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks Cafe | 110 Oaks Cross, Stevenage | 161 yd | |
| Willows Cafe | Marymead Workshops Unit 16, Willows Link | 757 yd | |
| Lace Lounge Restaurant | Lace Lounge, 7 - 9 The Hyde | 795 yd | |
| Bengal Lounge | 23 The Hyde, Stevenage | 796 yd | |
| Day's Fish And Chips | Days Fish And Chips, 239 Broadwater Crescent | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pied Piper | The Pied Piper, Oaks Cross | 120 yd | |
| Old Red Lion | Old Red Lion PH, Hydean Way | 782 yd | |
| Shephall Tavern | 16 The Hyde, Stevenage | 796 yd | |
| Man In The Moon | 271 Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks Cross Cheese Pizza | 112 Oaks Cross, Stevenage | 120 yd | |
| Oaks Cross Fish Bar | 120 Oaks Cross, Stevenage | 120 yd | |
| Stevenage Charcoal Grill | 114 Oaks Cross, Stevenage | 120 yd | |
| Moonlight Chinese Takeaway | Moonlight Chinese Takeaway, 110 Oaks Cross | 120 yd | |
| Farm House Pizza | 10 The Hyde, Stevenage | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Store | Co-Op, 14 The Hyde | 775 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-op, 247-249 Broadwater Crescent | 798 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Longmeadow Primary School OAKS CROSS | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Shephalbury Park Primary School BURYDALE | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Barnwell School (Upper) BARNWELL | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 477 yd |
| Shephalbury Park SHEPHALBURY PARK SHEPHALBURY PARK BROADHALL WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 560 yd |
| Ridlins Playing Field GONVILLE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Stevenage Fc Academy Shephalbury Sports Academy Shephalbury Sports Academy Broadhall Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Ridlins Wood Athletics Track Woodcock Road | athletics tracks | 659 yd |
| Barnwell School (Middle) SHEPHALL GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 779 yd |
| Featherstone Wood Primary School FEATHERSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Stevenage Golf Centre ASTON LANE | golf | 1,077 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 196.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.